Natural Pain Relief

Are you in pain? This might be a common question, but there isn’t always a common answer.

Often, pain is a signal from our body telling us to protect a certain area. Not all pain is created equal, and pain is not always a bad sign — we’ve all had those little aches and pains that come with a hard workout.

The concern is when pain does not decrease in the time frame that is normally projected. This definition is what physicians refer to as a prognosis. When a pain complaint has extended past the projected time, the physician goes back to the drawing board to see what else may be causing the pain signals.

Every person interprets pain in a unique way. Those with chronic pain often become accustomed to a baseline level while those who experience acute pain have no chronic baseline. Pain scales are used by physicians to objectively measure efficacy of treatment plans. However, pain scales should not be compared between patients, and while helpful in measuring outcomes, have limitations.

Various natural pain killers can be utilized with great results when pain is diagnosed appropriately. In order for pain to be targeted and treated effectively, a provider must understand the difference between various kinds of pain, which include inflammatory, degenerative, psychogenic, neurological, nociceptive, phantom, somatic and other types.

Always consult a physician for the most appropriate treatment targeted for a specific type of pain. There are many therapies to treat pain that are not restricted to opioids or oral medications, so ask your provider for complementary alternative therapies for recommendations that are pertinent to you!